The Aidan Project

#12 - Western Downfall: Why Trump Won

On this edition of The Aidan
Project Podcast, Aidan is joined on the line from New York City by
philosopher, Dr. Benedict Beckeld.In this episode, Aidan and Dr. Beckeld discuss
a number of important issues, most notably Dr. Beckeld’s
explanation of Donald Trump’s electoral success. Dr. Beckeld argues
that oikophobia - a repudiation of one’s own culture - led to the
rise of Trump. The good news is that ‘Western Decline’ is cyclical;
the bad news is that there is no immediate sign of a reversal. Also
discussed on the show: the ‘Regressive Left’, immigration, Islam,
free speech, race riots in Sweden, Brexit, Milo, atheism,
bodybuilding, and much more.Dr. Beckeldwas born in Sweden to Brazilian and Jewish
parents, but emigrated with his family to New York City as a
teenager. Dr. Beckeld’s philosophy has thus far focused primarily
on matters of aesthetics, ethics, contemporary culture, political
philosophy and the philosophy of history. For more information on
Dr. Beckeld, you can find him online atwww.benedictbeckeld.comand on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/benedictbeckeld

About the Podcast

Aidan Coughlan's inquisitive podcast examines current events, history and culture. What is happening in the world and how do we make sense of it? Aidan, assisted by expert guests from around the globe, is on a quest to find out. Why not join him?